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Ability Awards

CAVINKARE ABILITY Awards are National Awards that are awarded annually to four individuals with disability. Jointly instituted by CavinKare Pvt. Ltd and Ability Foundation, these prestigious awards come in two categories (please note nomination can be made for one category only).

CAVINKARE ABILITY Mastery Awards: These are three awards given to individuals with disability
in recognition of their extraordinary achievement in field of their choice – be it arts, film, medicine, science, industry, technology, education, community development, human rights, sports or more. The awards carry a citation, a trophy, and a cash prize of Rs.1 lakh, each.ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:

Nominees should be persons with disability and be Indian citizens.

A minimum of two references must be cited in the nomination form.

CAVINKARE ABILITY Award for Eminence: This is a single award given to an individual, which salutes the exemplary achievement of an individual with disability who has not only overcome great odds but has also contributed significantly to society by creating a Social Service Organisation of his/her own. The award carries a citation, a trophy and a cash prize of Rs. 2 lakhs.ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:

Nominees should be persons with disability and be Indian citizens.

The nominee should be the founder of creating a Social Service Organisation. The Organisation need not necessarily be working for people with disabilities.

The nominee should have worked in India in his/her field of service for a minimum of three years. The result of the nominee’s social entrepreneurship should be evident and continuing at the time of nomination.

A minimum of two references must be cited in the nomination form

SELECTION PROCESS FOR CAVINKARE ABILITY AWARDS:
The screening process includes scrutiny and short listing, based on the details given in the nomination form. This is followed by site visits and reference checks by regional representatives. An eminent jury then selects the final recipients.

SENDING NOMINATIONS for CAVINKARE ABILITY AWARDS:
The completed nomination forms must be sent ONLY by post/courier and must reach Ability Foundation on or before Saturday, November 10, 2018. Nomination forms that are sent by Email/fax or incomplete/late submission WILL NOT be accepted.

The decision of the jury is final and binding. No correspondence whatsoever in this regard will be entertained.